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- Stand Up to Support the Safe Chemicals Act!
The mounting evidence can't be denied: toxic chemicals we're exposed to everyday can significantly increase the risk of developing a myriad of health problems including infertility, learning and developmental disabilities, and even cancer. Congress has an obligation to pass a law that will protect our families from harmful chemicals.
- Tell Walmart: Just Say No to GMO Corn!
Monsanto's new experimental GMO corn contains a toxic pesticide in every bite, intended for the frozen and/or canned corn market. This experimental corn will not be labeled, so consumers cannot know when they may be eating a GMO food. As the nation’s largest retailer and a major provider of frozen and canned corn, Walmart has the responsibility to take action to protect consumers from this risky new corn.More than 300,000 Americans have already signed a petition urging Walmart to make a commitment to reject the new Monsanto GMO variety by April 1. Petitions will be delivered to Walmart this week, so take action today to have your voice heard!
- Stand Up for GMO Food Labels!
Urge Congress that GMO food must be labeled. These could be the most important clicks your mouse makes today! - Hey Hallmark: Valentine's cards should bring love and joy, not toxic hazards!
Electronic cards that play songs and/or light up cannot be recycled or even thrown in the trash in California. Instead, they create massive amounts of completely unnecessary toxic e-waste.Hallmark has been a leader in the greeting card industry for more than a century—shouldn’t they be a leader in the sustainable future too? Tell Hallmark: No More Toxic E-Waste Cards!
- Keep Frankenfish Off Our Dinner Plates!
This week, a California State Assembly committee will vote on a bill (AB 88) to require labeling of genetically modified (GMO) fish. In response to the potential FDA approval of GMO salmon, California must take this opportunity to protect state consumers' right to know what is in our food.California must take the lead. Urge your Assembly Member to say "YES" to labels on GMO fish.
- Stand Up to Support the Safe Chemicals Act!
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CEH News- Investigation Finds Makers of Harmful, Ineffective Chemical Fire Retardants Use Deception, Front Groups to Mislead Regulators and the Public
- Lawsuit Filed on Lead-Containing Honey from Major Groceries
- Landmark Legal Agreements Set Truth-in-Labeling Standard for Organic Personal Care Products
- Nation’s Largest Halloween Costume Makers Sells Lead, Cadmium-Tainted Jewelry
- Disney Ignoring Lead Dangers at Disneyland – Groups Urge Court to Take Immediate Action to Protect Children
- Settlement Ends Health Threat from Cadmium-Tainted Jewelry
